Inventory Control Specialist

Streck, Inc.; La Vista, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Streck, Inc. in La Vista, Nebraska, is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to own inventory accuracy across the production cycle, from raw materials to finished goods.

You will document procedures, investigate discrepancies, and serve as the go-to expert for inventory control and audits with cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates have an associate degree in business or related field, experience in manufacturing inventory, strong organization and communication, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related discipline (equivalent experience considered).
• Experience in inventory control in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong organization, dependability, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Comfort with arithmetic and working in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read SDS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the perpetual inventory system with cycle counting and variance analysis.
• Document and maintain inventory movement procedures.
• Create job orders and post material transactions in SyteLine.
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies, incl. month-end audits.
• Review inventory transactions for accuracy and code discrepancies charged to cost of sales.
• Manage the monthly expired inventory report to minimize excess scrap of finished goods, WIP, and raw materials.
• Review and respond to nonconforming material reports.
• Maintain off-site inventories in SyteLine and follow up with vendors.
• Support discontinued- and new-product checklist activities.
• Comply with FDA and ISO safety and quality guidelines.
• Serve as the expert for inventory control audits.

Skills

Organization

Dependability

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

SDS literacy

Education

Associate degree in business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Streck :Streck is aNebraska-basedmanufacturing company that makes a global impactbydeveloping anddistributing tolabs worldwide. Ourproductsprovide confidenceforaccuratehealth caretesting! Ourpassions andpriorities are focusedontaking care ofour customers,employees,andgiving back to ourcommunity. Streck has jobsfor every stage ofyourcareer.If you are a dependable, hard-working, and team-oriented individual who values meaningful work, Streck is looking for youto join ourcommunity of passionate people on amission!

About the Role

The Inventory Control Specialist owns the accuracy of inventory across the full production cycle, from raw materials to finished goods. You'll document inventory procedures, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and serve as the go-to expert for inventory control activities and audits. You'll work closely with Finance, Production Planning, Purchasing, Product Managers, and the Warehouse team to keep inventory data reliable and audit-ready.

What You'll Do

• Maintain the perpetual inventory system, including cycle counting and variance analysis.
• Document and maintain inventory movement procedures.
• Create job orders and post material transactions, inventory transfers, and scrap tickets in SyteLine.
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies, including month-end audits with Cost Accounting.
• Review inventory transactions for accuracy and properly code discrepancies charged to cost of sales.
• Manage the monthly expired inventory report to minimize excess scrap of finished goods, WIP, and raw materials.
• Review and respond to nonconforming material reports.
• Maintain off-site inventories in SyteLine and follow up with vendors on accuracy.
• Support discontinued- and new-product checklist activities.
• Comply with departmental, FDA, and ISO safety and quality guidelines.
• Serve as the point of expertise for inventory control activities and audits.

What You'll Bring

• Associate degree in business or a related discipline (equivalent experience considered).
• Prior inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong organization, dependability, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Comfort with general arithmetic and working in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and understand safety data sheets (SDS).

Physical Requirements

This role involves light physical work, including standing for up to two and a half hours at a time, along with walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, and stooping as needed to perform inventory duties.

Streck is an EqualEmploymentOpportunityEmployer/Individuals with Disabilities & Protected Veterans/Affirmative Action employer and forbids discrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping and caregiver status), sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.